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Many thanks for that. It's given me a clue of where to begin and what seems like a more sensible option than the existing arrangement.

A friend has inherited a Parker 21 and the outboard bracket has rotted through. It's held in place with four SS coach screws but when I try and remove them they just turn without un threading from whatever nut is holding them. I can't see any way of getting to the nuts at the back of the hull (...

I've used them a few times. Great outfit.

Oooh. Might have to get myself one of those.

The Lifeproof is very good. Sailed 700 odd miles last November in wind, sun and rain with my iPad (running Navionics) on the cockpit table with no problems other than having to be a bit careful when charging from a lighter socket. If there's one that would allow waterproof charging, that would...

All the iPads that take a 3G/4G sim have gps. None of the others do. I understand an external gps can be connected to a basic, wifi iPad but not sure what to go for.

I had one of those as a company car for a while. Far less exciting than the Renault 5 Turbo that replaced it though. I rolled that. :eek: As for a car to compare to my Medina? Probably my very first car, a Morris 1300GT. Less rust though.

You're a bit knackered for chartering in Croatia then. ;)

No lazy lines, we tied up side on to the quay directly outside the customs office. Bear in mind it was November - virtually no cruise ships around. As for checking in or out of a country, isn't it just first/last landfall that counts?

When we cleared out in November we did it from the main quay in Dubrovnik. Next stop Porto Montenegro.

Six adults on a 39' isn't a problem, as long as it's three couples and you're all friends comfortable in shared spaces. A 50' would certainly be better but a 39' is OK.

When we were there in September with Sunsail part of the briefing was about going into Montenegro. Not a problem.

Been with Sunsail out of both Agana and Dubrovnik, Agana is better for variety and island hopping. Sunsail great in both though.

In answer to the original post, you need to bear in mind you're buying two different products from two different retailers.

My wife updated her iPad2 to iOS 8 and had many problems, continuing the process to 8.1.1 and then 8.1.2 has solved all the issues and improved battery life from her iOS7 experience.